THE QUESTIONS I WOULD HAVE ASKED SCOTUS NOMINEE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON
After SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson was asked to define “woman,” and she replied she’s not a biologist, these follow-up questions might have been appropriate to ask the prospective jurist:
- Judge Jackson, would you consider yourself an African-American woman?
She would probably answer yes, or say “I never considered that question, I’ll have to take it up with my Marxist professor.”
- Can you define “African-American?”
Anyone can guess what that answer might be.
- As a jurist sitting on the bench of the nation’s highest court, would you rule in favor of a white man employed in a high position in federal government, with power over the life of the nation, were that white man employed based solely on his Caucasian race?
She’d need to answer that, and she’d need to rule in favor of the plaintiff (for example, the black woman or man excluded). Federal government, as well as private employment, would have violated federal law and the civil rights of other Americans qualified for the position.
- As a jurist sitting on the bench of the highest court, would you rule in favor of a white man employed in a high position in federal government, with power ruling over the life of the nation, were that man employed solely for his biological sex?
She’d need to answer that in favor of the plaintiff (for example a female of any race). Federal government, as well as private employers, are prohibited under federal law to violate the civil rights of other Americans qualified for the position with respect to their sexual orientation and biology.
- Are you aware that the list of “President” Biden’s nominees – every single one – was based on two criteria: a. the nominee was African-American, and b. the nominee was a woman? Do you believe that the president’s criteria for his nominees met the requirements under federal law and the president’s obligation to defend the U.S. Constitution, as well as Americans of all races and sexes?
- Do you believe that being an African-American woman qualifies you for the bench of the highest court in the nation over prospective nominees who were excluded because they were neither African-American nor female? If so, can you explain to this committee why you believe it?
- Judge Jackson, as a highly-educated (fill in here: African-American, woman, whatever), would you agree with the assessment accepted across all fields of science, literature, and history seen in the illustration below, without your being a biologist?
Optical illusion reveals if you have a female or male brain
The riveting image of running dark figure claims it can decipher what kind of thought process people have – and what you see first may mean you struggle to multitask.
The simplistic picture shows a dark figure posied in a sprinting pose – but do you see the image running towards or away from you?
Our brains each decipher ambiguous images in different ways, due to the varying processes as they receive and process information.
In this case, it means some illusion enthusiasts may interpret the brain teaser as a person traveling away from you rather than towards you.
So what does it mean if you saw the runner approaching?
Perhaps you saw a one-arm person running?
According to Fact Factories, this means you have a more male brain.
You try to solve your problems and pass life’s difficult obstacles using your spot-on analytical skills and good reason.
You learn very quickly once you become curious about something.
That’s when you focus all your energy on it until you come up with an idea of how to approach it.
But juggling numerous jobs at once is not your forte – you’re not a good multitasker, and you’d rather focus on one thing at a time.
Once you come up with an idea or you have a strong opinion about something, you are ready to back it up with convincing arguments because you’re sure of yourself, your great focus and attention skills.
So for those who saw the figure hightailing it away from you, it means you have a more female brain.
This suggests your analytical skills and reasoning are at their max.
You rely on your senses and reasoning and you don’t rush when making a decision.
Your brain is at its best when you immerse yourself in something creative or you’re creating something from scratch.
You’re a great multitasker, and you have an amazing memory. What you can always count on are your intuition and excellent senses.
Whatever your results, the concept of the extraordinary optical illusion runs much deeper than personality traits – as it is on a myth-busting mission.
Experts have studied the differences between men’s and women’s brains for decades in a bid to stamp out gender stereotypes.
Established neuroscientist Daphna Joel launched a course dedicated to the hot topic in 2009 at Tel Aviv University.
Her groundbreaking research aimed to squash clichés – that men are more competitive and women are better at communication.
But the debate still rages on – with some scientists suggesting there is actually no use in classifying parts of the brain into feminine and masculine sides.
Others believe our actions are in fact determined by the makeup of our brain, which is then invigorated by our socialization.
